Route 11 -Enderby, Grove Park, Fosse Park, Everards Meadows,Glen Parva, Blaby, Whetstone

Route 11 - Planes, trains and automobiles

Locations:

• Enderby
• Grove Park
• Fosse Park
• Everards Meadows
• Glen Parva
• Blaby
• Whetstone

Leaflet PDF

You can download a PDF version of the Route 11 leaflet.

You can also obtain a physical version of the leaflet. Locations TBA.

Details of the route:

Distance: 6.9 miles or 11 kilometres.

Transport: With the start being at Jubilee Park in Enderby, drivers should park at the car park there. Alternatively, use Arriva 50, X55 or X84 services.

Summary: This walk is perfect for beginners due to its shorter length and proximity to transport and amenities. On the walk you will not only see some of the district's most iconic village such as Blaby and Whetstone but you will also walk past some of the district's top tourist hotspots such as Everards Meadows and Fosse Park. Whilst you walk, you will read about the fascinating history of these areas, about the exploits of Frank Whittle, the development of the Great Central Railway and the rise of the out-of-town shopping centre among other stories.

Further Information

This series of heritage walks have been designed to inspire walking across the District – we hope that you enjoy them. We welcome feedback and you can get in touch with us by emailing leisure@blaby.gov.uk. The walk uses footpaths, bridleways, permissive paths and some roads. Please respect the landowner’s property and stay on the indicated paths. Please follow the countryside code. Take care when walking on roads and follow the Highway Code for pedestrians. You are advised to use the route in conjunction with the OS map for the area. This guide has been created with funds from the European Regional Development Fund and HM Government.

Find this walk, all 12 heritage trails and more on the GoJauntly app. Simple photo guides help you navigate while nifty tips point out things of interest and places to eat.